Masterpiece Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dia de los muertos

Masterpiece Armadillo - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving dia de los muertosThis armadillo sculpture was made with sustainably sourced copal wood using techniques that have been passed down over generations. The detail in the carving is a result of years of practice using the tools of traditional wood carvers which include gouges, chisels, machetes and sandpaper. The piece was decorated with ancient Zapotec symbols using natural dyes and acrylic paint. At VivaMexico. com we offer an exclusive selection of handmade items from

Exquisite handcrafted blue porcupine handcrafted in San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico

Origin: Arrazola

5" x 9" x 3

A great addition to any art collection

Masterpiece goat alebrije wood carving handcrafted out of copal wood by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca

These grecas patterns are so meticulously and finely painted that an agave thorn was used instead of a brush in order to provide finer lines that a traditional brush can't produce

Fantastic coyote alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

Height/Length/Width: 12" x 8" x 9

Wonderful carnival merry go round alebrije wood carving by the Roque family workshop

Howling coyote alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Arrazola

Beautiful koala alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Oaxaca

Fantastic one-piece panda alebrije wood carving by the Morales family workshop in Oaxaca